Software Development Engineer

Our client is a nonprofit, TOTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS COMPANY seeking a qualified Software Developer for an excellent contract opportunity. This position participates in a team environment for the delivery and maintenance of application systems, including requirement analysis, system analysis, system design, data models, program design, source code development, test case development, testing, and documentation

This position will work with a team utilizing one or more of the following premium technologies: DataStage, SQLServer/MySQL.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
- Total of 7 years relevant experience in a multi-platform environment, including, but not limited to application development or database development
- Experience must include significant involvement with DataStage, SQL Server/MySQL technologies used in a development environment
- Ability to communicate clearly in a timely manner in both verbal and written form
- Ability to work well with, and potentially lead, groups of business customers and IT partners
- Ability to provide direction to others in analysing and solving program and system issues and problems
- Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies and apply them to technological and/or business needs of significant scope
- Ability to lead large multi-discipline teams (5+) for complex work efforts which includes estimating, coordinating, tracking progress, inspiring others to complete tasks on time, assisting with resolving issues and creating status reports
- Creates a climate where people are motivated and empowered to do their best
- Ability to mentor and coach other team members in technical matters

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Develops and/or directs the creation of efficient and maintainable program code
- Develops efficient and effective program and system solutions in solving highly complex business problems
- Provides consulting support for IT and Business partners by researching, identifying and resolving complex technical problems
- Actively participates in the company's learning environment
- Meets established deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
- Negotiates changes to delivery dates
- Prepares and/or directs the creation of system test plans, test criteria, and test data.
- Contributes to process improvement
- Determines and/or directs system design and prepares work estimates for development or changes for multiple work efforts
- Takes initiative and seeks out work
- Prepares and/or directs the creation of program, system, operational and user documentation
- Performs and/or directs testing and documents the results
- Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards in place within IT as well as all corporate policies, procedures and standards

This contract position is expected to be 6 months in duration.